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15 Fatherhood Tips for Dads

In 2000, my wife told me that she was pregnant with our first child. I was elated and awestruck, but those feelings eventually mutated into worry and inadequacy. Who was I to bring another human being into this world? What did I know about being a dad? What if I get it all wrong? Ten years and two more kids later, I still don’t have the answers to all of those questions, but I’m more confident in my parenting abilities.

Fatherhood is about getting into the trenches and learning from your experiences. I’ve made my share of mistakes and learned many lessons about fatherhood. I’d like to share a few of them:

Always show love and respect for your wife. She deserves it and your behavior will set the tone for your kid’s interactions with her. This statement holds true even if you aren’t with your children’s mother.

Give your kids as much of your time as they need. They need a lot.

Don’t try to relive your life through your children. If they don’t like football or music or fishing as much as you do, it’s okay. Let them discover their own interests.

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Frederick J. Goodall is the founder of Mocha Dad - a parenting website focused on fatherhood. He is passionate about parenting and helping men to be great dads, husbands, and role models. You can contact him at fjgoodall@mochadad.com or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/mochadad